Microsoft has announced the official release date of its next operation system, Windows 8.

Windows president Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 will be launching October 26, during an annual sales meeting. The rumor is that Microsoft will abandon the traditional retail release for the OS and go down the digital only road.

Customers looking to upgrade from XP, Vista, or Windows 7 to Windows 8, will only have to pay $39.99 for the Pro version of the OS.

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Windows 8 Release Date Announced

Microsoft has announced the official release date of its next operation system, Windows 8.

Microsoft has announced the official release date of its next operation system, Windows 8.

Windows president Steven Sinofsky announced that Windows 8 will be launching October 26, during an annual sales meeting. The rumor is that Microsoft will abandon the traditional retail release for the OS and go down the digital only road.

Customers looking to upgrade from XP, Vista, or Windows 7 to Windows 8, will only have to pay $39.99 for the Pro version of the OS.

About Matthew Bennett

Matt is one of the longest-serving members of the EGMNOW team. An ability to go many hours without sleep and a quick wit make him ideal for his role as associate editor at EGMNOW.com. He often thinks back to the days when the very idea of this career seemed like nothing but an impossible dream. Find him on Twitter @mattyjb89